Ontario Resource Directory

Downtown Barrie social-service hub for people experiencing homelessness: emergency respite shelter, drop-in, showers, food, housing-first case management, outreach van and voluntary trustee program.

Women's residential recovery community in Barrie: 10 treatment beds plus 3 transitional beds, individual and group counselling, 12-step meetings, wellness and employment skills programming.

Men's emergency shelter (28 beds) plus 10 transitional rooms, daily community meals, family services with clothing vouchers, ID clinic, showers and laundry, case management and addiction referrals.

Community health centre offering primary care, nursing, social work, diabetes education, and health-promotion programs focused on people facing income, housing and access barriers.

Developmental services agency across Simcoe County: family-home and group residential options, respite and family-relief funding, infant and child development program, day and employment supports.

Transitional housing and outreach for homeless youth across South Georgian Bay: peer support, life-skills, counselling access, legal, education and employment help, plus library-based youth outreach.

York Region's largest emergency housing provider, running adult and youth shelters plus transitional housing across Newmarket, Aurora, Markham and East Gwillimbury, including the Leeder Place family shelter and seasonal Out of the Cold sites.

York Region's only emergency shelter dedicated to families: 15 rooms housing up to 60 people with wraparound supports, meals, counselling, life-skills programming and help finding permanent housing. Operated by Blue Door.

Year-round multi-service agency for homeless adults in Newmarket: 29-bed emergency shelter plus transitional beds, drop-by centres with showers, laundry and lunch, Friday community meal, employment program and housing-first supports.

Long-term transitional housing for vulnerable women and their children in Orillia: furnished apartments for up to a year, one-on-one support, counselling, and community referrals; also supports housed low-income senior women.

24-hour emergency refuge for women and children in the Midland/Penetanguishene area, operated by Huronia Transition Homes: crisis line, shelter, counselling, advocacy and transitional support to violence-free housing.

Free adult literacy and basic-skills upgrading in downtown Midland: reading, writing, math, computers and digital skills, plus the volunteer-run Bookmark used bookstore whose proceeds fund programming.

Muskoka's VAW agency's Bracebridge emergency shelter: 24-hour crisis support, counselling, transitional housing navigation and safety planning.

Muskoka Women's Shelters and Services' Huntsville emergency shelter: crisis support, counselling, outreach and supportive housing referrals.

Community-based support for victims of crime and tragic events: on-scene crisis intervention, needs assessment, family court support and the Victim Quick Response Program.

Lifetime supports for children and adults with developmental disabilities: group homes, supported independent living, employment services, respite, Passport and family support.

Free hospice palliative care for people with life-limiting illness: in-home visiting, pain and symptom management, caregiver support and bereavement programs.

Registered charity running a marketplace-style food bank for Bradford West Gwillimbury; free groceries monthly with proof of residency.

Church outreach food bank distributing food to Innisfil residents; pre-screening call and photo ID required.

Drop-in centre for youth offering free meals, showers, laundry, clothing, counselling, life-change programs and housing services.

Non-profit community resource centre: food bank, after-school program, seniors club, life skills, holiday hamper and backpack programs.

24-hour crisis line and secure emergency shelter for women experiencing abuse, with counselling for residents and children plus outreach programs.

Durham Youth Services' 13-bed emergency hostel for youth: meals, clothing, showers, benefits help, housing-first workers, reconnect and job-readiness supports.

Christian drop-in centre for adults: free meals, clothing, showers, laundry, crisis counselling and basic medical, foot and eye care.

Free employment help: resumes and cover letters, job postings, workshops, computer training, one-on-one counselling and employer hiring incentives.

Durham Region's only seven-day soup kitchen: restaurant-style meals 365 days a year, plus food bank Saturdays, clothing and a food distribution network.

Trillium Health Partners sexual assault and domestic violence care centre at Mississauga Hospital; 24/7 emergency care through the emergency department, counselling 905-848-7689.

HIV support, harm reduction supplies, and African Caribbean and Black (ACB) health promotion for Peel residents living with or at risk of HIV. Toll-free 1-866-896-8700.

Daytime drop-in at Grace United Church with hot meals, showers, laundry, clothing, ID clinics, and a Marketplace for groceries.

Youth drop-in and outreach with Mississauga locations in Meadowvale and Cooksville; meals, programs, and support for youth.

Maternity residence for young pregnant women and new mothers; supportive housing and life-skills support.

Emergency shelter and drop-in for men experiencing homelessness; Region of Waterloo funded, 80 beds.

Community hub offering drop-in, employment programs and settlement support.

Six-bed residential hospice providing free end-of-life care, respite and bereavement support; sister house Innisfree in Kitchener.

Emergency shelter, daytime drop-in and transitional housing for youth experiencing homelessness.

Community food bank distributing emergency food hampers.

Volunteer-run food hamper bank; call to register; space not wheelchair accessible (stairs), service can be provided at the entrance.

Volunteer-run food bank; prepacked hampers; call and leave a message to arrange pickup.

Food bank serving Mapleton Township; call, text or email to register.

Hospital-based forensic exams, medical care, safety planning and referrals for sexual assault and domestic violence.

Hospital-based forensic exams, medical care, counselling and community referrals for sexual assault and domestic violence.

Hospital-based forensic exams, medical care and counselling for victims of sexual assault and partner violence, in English and French.

Hospital-based forensic exams, medical care, safety planning and referrals for sexual assault and domestic violence.

Hospital-based forensic exams, medical care and counselling; pediatric and adult sexual assault and domestic violence care.

Hospital-based forensic exams, medical care and support for victims of assault and sexual violence, in English and French.

Hospital-based forensic exams, medical care, safety planning and counselling for sexual assault, partner abuse and child maltreatment.

Hospital-based forensic exams, medical care and follow-up for sexual assault and domestic violence at KGH and Napanee EDs.

County-wide hospital-based forensic exams, medical care and referrals; also serves Smiths Falls site.